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A Layman's Guide to Stout - Introduction to Stout Styles

For many people the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the word stout is a black pint of Guinness. But the world of stout is much wider than that. There are many different styles of stout and the variety can be somewhat daunting. Here's an introduction to the different styles of stout.

"What Beer Should I Serve at My Super Bowl Party?"

Picks and Recommendations for Beer and Your Super Bowl Party

Brown ale style profile

Information about brown ale including history, style points and tasting notes.

Pilsner Profile

Pilsner beer profiled here

Oktoberfest / Maerzen Profile

When a beer style is named for a festival, you know that it's got to be good! Find out about Oktoberfest beer here.

Lambic Beer Profile

Lambic beer is a unique ale and something that every beer lover should try at least once. Check out this profile of lambic Belgian ale.

Pale Ale

Pale ale is one of the most popular ale styles. But there are about as many different interpretations of this styles as there are breweries. Find out what makes an ale a pale ale as well as the history and brewer stats for this beer.

Bock Profile

Beer Style Profile - Bock, Dunkles Bock, DoppelBock, Double Bock, Helles Bock, MaiBock

Wheat Beer Profile

Once brewed primarily for royal Bavarian quaffing, wheat beers are now widely interpreted by breweries and even more widely enjoyed by beer drinkers all over the world. Get the highlights of this style in my profile of wheat beer.

Kölsch Profile

Kölsch beer profiled here.

Saison Profile

Saison ale profiled here.

St. Patrick's Day: Stout, Green Beer, Shamrocks and a Saint

Are you ready for the big day? St. Paddy's can sneak up on you. Here's what you need to know to be ready for the best day in a beer lover's year.

Barley Wine Profile

Barley wine is big in every way. It has the highest alcohol content, the most amount of malt, and the biggest serving of hops of any beer style out there. Get a profile of this big beer here.

India Pale Ale Profile

The history of this popular ale is as interesting as the hoppy brew itself. Find out why the beer was originally created.

Winter Warmer Profile

What exactly is a winter warmer? You see it on beer labels all the time but the bottle could contain a rich malty lager, a spicy ale or a super hoppy beer.

Stout Profile

Stout profiled here.

Porter

Get a profile of Porter here.